The Missouri Real Estate Commission receives an anonymous letter stating that a licensee is in violation of the license law. Three days later, the Commission receives an anonymous telephone call regarding the same licensee, but a different violation. Is the Commission required to investigate these accusations?

This choice incorrectly assumes that the anonymity of the complaints mandates an investigation. However, the Commission's protocol allows them to exercise discretion over whether to pursue anonymous claims, as they may lack sufficient evidence or credibility to warrant further action.

While a written complaint may carry more weight than a verbal one, it does not obligate the Commission to investigate. The Commission still retains discretion in determining the relevance and credibility of the complaints, regardless of their format.

This option misrepresents the Commission’s policies. Notarization is not a requirement for initiating an investigation; rather, the Commission can choose to act on various types of complaints, including anonymous ones, based on their judgment of the situation.